Hmmm. Maybe this was dinner time?
3.10.2011
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Breakfast Time
I'm not sure what strange thing was happening in the universe this day. Elijah is wearing his pajamas and both girls are dressed. That NEVER happens. Elijah is a bit obsessed with putting on his clothes the very moment he wakes up. The very moment, I tell you. Every night I hear, "And Mom? You pick my clothes out? Yeah, yeah, you do that, and then you pick my clothes out?" 
Hmmm. Maybe this was dinner time?
3.10.2011
Hmmm. Maybe this was dinner time?
3.10.2011
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Matthew is Four!
The Kirby's know how to keep a party going...so we got to celebrate Matthew's birthday a little after this big boy turned four!
Matthew is probably the most athletic kid I know. He's been jumping off this thing practically since he could walk. We're hoping he'll be able to teach Elijah a few things~;-)
Mason!
I love these kids!
A lot.
Praying. Thanking God!
My kids were mostly excited about the juice boxes. ("And THEN I GET A JUICE BOX!?!?!")
Happy times! We are so thankful for our friends!
Matthew is probably the most athletic kid I know. He's been jumping off this thing practically since he could walk. We're hoping he'll be able to teach Elijah a few things~;-)
Mason!
I love these kids!
A lot.
Praying. Thanking God!
My kids were mostly excited about the juice boxes. ("And THEN I GET A JUICE BOX!?!?!")
Happy times! We are so thankful for our friends!3.3.2011
Cousins!
On our way home from Pennsylvania, we stopped to see these wonderful children!
We spent a while at my favorite toy store in the entire world. This even beats the one I really liked in Chicago. All their toys are quality toys - cute, durable, able to teach, promoting imagination. Ah, wonderful! They also have some fun things outside.
This is the cutest baby I have ever seen.
This is why every little girl should wear bloomers.
These pictures make me so happy. I can't stop smiling as I look at them. Miles and Polly Jane are sure to be fast friends!
My sister has done a great job with her super fun playroom. Actually, beyond that, her whole house is an inspiration in organization, cuteness, and functionality.
Here is a shot someone snuck of Bella. She and Haven kept "borrowing" each other's shoes.
Sadly, our wonderful visit came to a crashing halt the next morning. I'll spare you the details, but only because I am not gifted enough to convey the horribleness of the experience. It involved vomit from the three oldest members of the family, over eight hours in the car, lots of praying, and lots of Ziplocs. Wow. It was so terrible, even the memory is hard!
2.26.2011
We spent a while at my favorite toy store in the entire world. This even beats the one I really liked in Chicago. All their toys are quality toys - cute, durable, able to teach, promoting imagination. Ah, wonderful! They also have some fun things outside.
This is the cutest baby I have ever seen.
This is why every little girl should wear bloomers. 
These pictures make me so happy. I can't stop smiling as I look at them. Miles and Polly Jane are sure to be fast friends!
My sister has done a great job with her super fun playroom. Actually, beyond that, her whole house is an inspiration in organization, cuteness, and functionality. 
Here is a shot someone snuck of Bella. She and Haven kept "borrowing" each other's shoes. 
Sadly, our wonderful visit came to a crashing halt the next morning. I'll spare you the details, but only because I am not gifted enough to convey the horribleness of the experience. It involved vomit from the three oldest members of the family, over eight hours in the car, lots of praying, and lots of Ziplocs. Wow. It was so terrible, even the memory is hard!2.26.2011
Friday, September 30, 2011
Parenting
Excellent, excellent article here about parenting! Totally Excellent!
"Grace is not a facilitator of sins, it is a solution to them. A good parent has two weapons to help them fight sin on behalf of their children. One is law, and one is grace. The point of both is restoration, forgiveness, and joy. If you don’t see those fruits in your home, then you need to reevaluate what you are wielding."
Oh, for godly wisdom in raising these children!
"Grace is not a facilitator of sins, it is a solution to them. A good parent has two weapons to help them fight sin on behalf of their children. One is law, and one is grace. The point of both is restoration, forgiveness, and joy. If you don’t see those fruits in your home, then you need to reevaluate what you are wielding."
Oh, for godly wisdom in raising these children!
Monday, September 12, 2011
Concluding the Visit
One more 4:00 dinner with Gigi.
Grandma kept trying to pass the children things from her plate~:-)
The Millards. I love this picture.
"Elijah, please stop trying to steal the sugar."
"Sitting on the table, however, is just fine...as long as you smile."
Haven, trying to explain something to us.
Then, Daddy commandeered the rolling chairs. Much excitement ensued.
Even tired boys know how to have fun.
Like this!
Saying Goodbye. This is so hard; I always wonder "will this be the last time?"
Giving Polly Jane a kiss. The bow doesn't give the best clue as to where her face actually is~;-)
Another party with Gigi!
Unlike Elijah and Haven, Polly Jane was actually happy to sit in Gigi's lap! I was so glad.
A classic Grandma look.
The Elizabeths:
Presents!
The end of a long day, and a very fun week.Jolly, on the floor, refrained by the boppy:
Elijah - on a half-folded cot, stuffed into a closet, with no air circulation.
Haven, in the pack 'n play, the child who definitely must be confined to sleep.
I am so thankful for these pictures of my children with their great-grandparents.
2.25.2011
Grandma kept trying to pass the children things from her plate~:-)
The Millards. I love this picture.
"Elijah, please stop trying to steal the sugar."
"Sitting on the table, however, is just fine...as long as you smile."
Haven, trying to explain something to us.
Then, Daddy commandeered the rolling chairs. Much excitement ensued.
Even tired boys know how to have fun.
Like this!
Saying Goodbye. This is so hard; I always wonder "will this be the last time?"
Giving Polly Jane a kiss. The bow doesn't give the best clue as to where her face actually is~;-)
Another party with Gigi!
Unlike Elijah and Haven, Polly Jane was actually happy to sit in Gigi's lap! I was so glad.
A classic Grandma look.
The Elizabeths:
Presents!
The end of a long day, and a very fun week.Jolly, on the floor, refrained by the boppy:
Elijah - on a half-folded cot, stuffed into a closet, with no air circulation.
Haven, in the pack 'n play, the child who definitely must be confined to sleep.
I am so thankful for these pictures of my children with their great-grandparents.2.25.2011
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